Microwaving cooking has a bad rep, but microwaves are the perfect appliance for cooking potatoes. Here's how to cook a sweet potato in a microwave ...

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.

These tubers are delicious! Just make sure you know how to cook sweet potatoes the right way to get the best flavor. The post How to Cook Sweet Potatoes Without Making Common Mistakes appeared ...

My favorite way to cook sweet potatoes is to soften them in the microwave for two to three minutes, then bake them in a 425˚F oven for 15 to 20 minutes on an aluminum-foil lined baking sheet.

Among the things I learned: You can make a darn good sweet potato in the microwave. While it takes about an hour to bake a sweet potato, the microwave can get the job done in under 10 minutes.

Among the things I learned: You can make a darn good sweet potato in the microwave. While it takes about an hour to bake a sweet potato, the microwave can get the job done in under 10 minutes.

For a sweet and savory combo, add a little salt, brown sugar and cinnamon, mash with a fork, and microwave another 30 seconds. Like a crispy potato?